m4 faa3 syun3唔化算
Jyutpingm4 faa3 syun3
Yalem̀h fa syun
Definition
Not worth it; unprofitable or disadvantageous.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lack of value or return on investment, whether that is money, time, or effort. It is frequently used in casual bargaining or when weighing the pros and cons of a decision. Unlike the more formal 不划算, this version carries a stronger sense of personal judgment about whether a deal is fair.
Examples
This thing is so expensive, it really isn't worth buying.
Do you think doing business this way is worth it or not?
Related words
Common phrases
really not worth it
doesn't add up to be worth it
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔抵, which is more commonly used for items that are overpriced or poor value for money. 唔化算 is broader and often applies to strategic decisions or long term plans rather than just the price tag of a single object.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
